The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-08
THE TOURNAMENT.
wooster Carries Away the Hook s. Lad
der Money

1 uoE AAOMeJh
Long before the hour announced To-
the hook and ladder races this morning
people began moving in the direction o
North Market street, where the contests
were to take place, and by nine O'clOCl
fully 5000 people were scattered along
the course to witness the contests. Or
account cf q slight hitch In the arrange
ments delay Of about one hour WA
0ccasl0ned, during which time the pe0
die had a good opportunity to visit
mash, guy, SO.
The first race called was for Senior
Hooks, free for oil; purse $S0O-6TsI
S125, second $75. There were but twt
entries, the New Philadelphia STARS,
and the "Dex.Tylers" Of Wooster. The
Dex-Tylers were decidedly the favOrites
though the New Phillies were con
fident of getting them. The Stars
were first to make the run. They were
sent off In good shape, but did not seem
to be very even runner. They passed
over the salt line In very fast time, but
were very awkward In handling the
ladder, which probably lost them one or
two seconds. After the ladder was up
they were unable to control 1t, snd II
fell backward with the climber at the
top, but fortunately he fell on HIS feet
and sustained no injury. The "Dex-Ty
lers" made one Of the prettiest runs ever
witnessed In this city. They were we'll
mated aud worked like clcckw0Ik. II
was very evident TO all that the Iylers
were making very fast time, aud wher
the record wss hung out at the judges
stand, their judgment was confirmed.
SUMMARY:
Dex TVers, OF wooster.
Stars, of New Philadelphia. ......... ........,.
Time, 98 go and SO.
The next race was the Junior Hooks.
open to all, pur 70 $75 divided-first $50,
second 1926 There we're three entries,
the Buckeyes. of New Philadelphia, tn
Buckeyes Of Mansfield, ard the W. Il. Il.
Sichleys, of Wooster. New Philadel-
pbia did her level best, but she was 20
Ing in altogether too fast a class. They
are very fine looking company, and
probably could do better In an
other trial. Mansfield made good
run, and handled their ladder better
than any company on the grounds.
Their little coon climber was the fast
est In the tournament. Bat Wooster-
we'll, her boys are veritable reindesrP.
They skin ont as though something was
after them.
The Mansfield boys INDUCED in CON
siderable kicking on the decision OF the
judges, time keepers and starters. They
claimed that Wooster started before The
flag fell the last time, and that timt
was taken from the third fall Of the flag.
This Is probably true, but there was so
much difference In the time made by
Wooster and New Philadelphia that II
would maEe no diffeYance.
SUMMARY:
W. H. II. sichleys, OF Wooster r..................
Buckeye Juniors. OF Mansfield. ld...................
Buckeye Juniors OF New Philadelphia ............
Time, % 2-6. 274 and 30 AS.
The Judges were: President W H.
Williams. 2. T. Mahon and Charles R.
Frazer; ;Starters: Ed. Piero, Charles Pssr
Ed s. Norton; Timers: DR.. j. Il. SanOr,
Louis S(hIOuder, Of Tifin, and 8. x.
Goldberg.
The best time on record for Senior
Hooks is 80 seconds, and the best Junior
time Is 254, Seniors 40 rods, and 80
foot ladder, and Juniors 30 rods and "a
foot ladder.
The parade Wednesday afternoon was
the finest fremen's turn out ever seen
In the city.
The Dex-Tyler Hooks, Of Wooster, was
awarded the $25 prize for making the
best appearance.